Held For The First Time at GBT! The “Gunpla Builders World Cup 2017” World Championship Finals Report

[GUNDAM docks at TOKYO JAPAN Award] Koumajutsu
Builder: Kirin-Leigh Lewjuan Han / Australia

“We evaluated its unique world based on the diorama, which made the best of its large model kit. This was a build that conveys the entire piece’s high compositional ability with both the layout of the buildings and the figure.” (GUNDAM docks at TOKYO JAPAN)

[Special Judge’s Award] Sieg Zeon
Builder: Chen Jheng Yi / Taiwan

“While the latest Gundams have graphically become finer, the idea of Yasuhiko-style illustrations drawn on a normal Zaku was fresh and made me recall the good old times.” (Mechanical Designer Kunio Okawara)

[3^rd Place] FATAL ATTACK
Builder: Lau Chun Hei / Hong Kong

“First, I would like to thank Bandai. Next, I am also thankful to the people around me, such as my family and friends, who supported me as well as the people that came to like my work.”
(Lau Chun Hei)

“I think that he was able to express the Iron-Blooded world through its unique arrangement and sense of balance very well. The mixing balance of Helmwige Reincar and Graze was also excellent.”
(Bandai Hobby Operations Department Akihiro Yasunaga)

[2^nd Place] Endeavour
Builder: James Lim Yuan Soon / Malaysia

“There were many hardships at first, but I was able to complete (this build) because I had the support of my family and friends. Gunpla is a part of my life. I will keep trying my best.” (James Lim Yuan Soon)

“A diorama build is something that is able to simply explain its environment and more to its spectators; that came across in this work. The individuality of the Astray-based Gunpla was also enjoyable.” (Hobby Japan Editorial Department Editor-in-Chief Manabu Kimura)

[1^st Place] Devil’s Contract – The Final Redemption
Builder: May Hata / Japan

“I have been entering this competition every year for seven years since 2011 and I’m so happy to have won gold in my final year. Thank you very much.” (May Hata)

“The paintwork and construction are a step, even two steps, above its category. The presentation of the weathering was also extremely diverse in its finish; I hope you continue creating builds and also challenge the open course.”
(Model Graphics Editorial Department Editor-in-Chief Tomoyasu Furuya)

[3^rd Place] SADNESS’S IN THE PAIN FELT
Builder: Wu XiaoHui / China

“GBWC is where dreams come true. I am grateful to Bandai and the judges.” (Wu XiaoHui)

“The world of the diorama, which used Dom, ready with its big gun on the upper tier, and human figures on the lower tier, was a magnificently represented the world of Thunderbolt. The way small accessories, such as the radio, was used was also wonderful.” (Bandai Hobby Operations Department Akihiro Yasunaga)

[2^nd Place] FRX-300 Gundam Leonidas
Builder: Lui Chun / Hong Kong

“First, I am grateful to Bandai for holding such a competition. Next, I am grateful to my family, friends, and the people that supported Gunpla together with me.” (Lui Chun)

“He had a clear image of what he wanted to create, and that dynamism was fascinating. In spite of the enormous quantity of parts that are used, every part was carefully constructed and had a great impression.”
(Model Graphics Editorial Department Editor-in-Chief Tomoyasu Furuya)

[1^st Place] Enemy Spotted
Builder: Mark Mediavillo / Philippines

“I didn’t think that I would be able to receive an award like this at all. I’m thankful to my family, friends, and the people that supported me. I will devote myself (to Gunpla) so I’ll also be able to return next year.” (Mark Mediavillo)

“The balance from its mixed build was unique and is a work you will really feel sophistication from. Along with its sinister-like presentation, the setting of the work is conveyed well by the right choice of parts in the right places and even with the Graze at its feet. I hope that you look at this work from the Graze’s viewpoint and can feel that overwhelming power.” (Hobby Japan Editorial Department Editor-in-Chief Manabu Kimura)